How far is Alabaster, AL from Semmes, AL?

The driving distance from Alabaster, AL to Semmes, AL is about 239 miles (384.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.95 mi
04h 24m
Flight
190.2 mi
306.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.2 mi
Kilometers
306.09 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.95 mi
Kilometers
384.55 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Semmes
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Alabaster
Thu, Oct 15, 7:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alabaster
2026-10-15T10:38
Arrive Semmes
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alabaster
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Providence
AL

Town in Marengo County, Alabama, United States

From Alabaster
119.6 mi
02h 12m
To Semmes
119.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alabaster and Semmes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alabaster and Semmes.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 1st Street South

    1.5 km · 1 min · 1st Street South

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I-65 South: Montgomery

    1843 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    224.7 mi · 4 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 158: Industrial Parkway

    1763 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Industrial Parkway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Industrial Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Newburn Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Newburn Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Schillinger Road North

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Schillinger Road North

  11. 11

    Turn right

    42 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Moffett Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Moffett Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wulff Road

    67 m · 10 sec · Wulff Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alabaster and Semmes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-65 South
225 mi · 94%
Industrial Parkway
7.12 mi · 3%
Moffett Road
2.31 mi · 1%
Schillinger Road North
2.06 mi · 1%
Newburn Road
0.98 mi
1st Street South
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

I-65 South

Merge slight left

225 mi · 04h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
190.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Providence
02h 12m from Alabaster
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alabaster and Sunny near Semmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alabaster to Semmes?

The road trip is about 239 miles (384.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Providence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Alabaster and 119.4 miles from Semmes.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alabaster and Sunny near Semmes.

Stop Ideas Near Providence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Providence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Providence.

BUS

Camden, AL

53 mi away
8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n
BUS

Selma, AL

79 mi away
434 Broad Street
BUS

Montgomery, AL

82 mi away
950 West South Boulevard
BUS

Thomasville, AL

90 mi away
34390 US Highway 43

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alabaster and Semmes. Straight-line distance: 190.2 mi (306.09 km).

Alabaster

#1 Alabaster

Suburb city of Birmingham, located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States

Population33,701
Coordinates33.2442800, -86.8163800
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Semmes

#2 Semmes

City in Mobile County, Alabama, United States

Population5,736
Coordinates30.7782400, -88.2591700
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Alabaster (-86.81638, 33.24428)
End: Semmes (-88.25917, 30.77824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.92 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.66
16.86 gal · 63.84 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $33.33 $66.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.34 $74.67
Premium $4.84 $40.76 $81.52
Diesel $5.93 $50.02 $100.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Alabama · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alabaster and Semmes. The current time is 10:38:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.